New Renovation & New Construction Permits in Chicago, IL — October 2026
2007 commercial building permits relevant to renovation & new construction contractors were issued recently in Chicago, IL, representing $2,391,127,406 in reported project value. Every project below was just permitted — meaning trade packages are being awarded right now.
2007new permits
$2,391,127,406total reported value
$190,000,000largest project
| Issued | Project | Value | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-02 | Sc 2019 cbrc. erect a 4 story, 3 dwelling unit fully sprinklered masonry building with ground floor office space, detached two car garage w/ 1846 N DAMEN AVE |
$1,300,000 | 95 |
| 2026-10-02 | Self certified 2019 cbc. erect 2 story with basement frame 2 du building, front wood stairs, rear open wood porch, 2 car detached frame gara 3035 N SPAULDING AVE |
$500,000 | 75 |
| 2026-10-02 | Self-cert 2019 cbrc: ***structural peer review*** proposed new overhead feeders and connections for (3) existing fire pumps to replace the e 541 N FAIRBANKS CT |
$293,753 | 75 |
| 2026-10-02 | Sc 2019 cbc. erect a 3 story wd frame single family residence with a sprinkler system, roof deck and a basement with an at grade breezeway c 3832 N LAKEWOOD AVE |
$745,000 | 75 |
| 2026-10-02 | Spr 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to existing ground floor lobby in an existing office building. work to include demo, new partitions, mec 307 N MICHIGAN AVE |
$414,000 | 75 |
| 2026-10-02 | Self cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to existing 20th floor office space - suite 2020. work to include new non load bearing partitions, 150 N WACKER DR |
$770,000 | 75 |
| 2026-10-02 | Sc 2019 cbrc interior renovations and exterior alterations to the 3 story six dwelling unit masonry building which includes repairs to the 3 6217 S DORCHESTER AVE |
$450,000 | 75 |
| 2026-10-02 | Spr 2019 cbrc: (electrical work only) installation of 28 new electric vehicle charging stations in the existing high-rise residential buildi 209 E LAKE SHORE DR |
$540,000 | 75 |
| 2026-10-02 | Self cert 2019 cbc: full permit for a 2-story with basement single family frame building with 2 car frame garage (occupancy group r5; type v 2459 W BERTEAU AVE |
$950,000 | 70 |
| 2026-10-02 | Self-cert 2019 cbrc: modify and upgrade the existing 8th floor bcs laboratory to support operational and layout improvements. work includes 225 E CHICAGO AVE |
$333,415 | 70 |
| 2026-10-02 | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration of existing unit to include new drywall on walls and ceiling, upadte all plumbing fixtures with ass 10601 S HALE AVE |
$70,000 | 55 |
| 2026-10-02 | Spr 2019 cbrc: interior renovations at an existing 1.5-story + basement multi-unit (2du) brick residence. new 6ft.height metal and wood fenc 5401 S HONORE ST |
$100,264 | 55 |
| 2026-10-02 | Spr 2019 cbrc interior alteration and change of occupancy of 2nd floor business unit to residential apartment unit. work includes interior d 11 W ILLINOIS ST |
$90,000 | 55 |
| 2026-10-02 | Spr 2019 cbrc - existing multi family residential building. use and occupancy to remain. front and rear porch demo required. exterior wall r 2143 S MILLARD AVE |
$100,000 | 55 |
| 2026-10-02 | Spr 2019 cbc. fire and water damage repairs to existing two story masonry and frame 2du building with no basement (occupancy r-5, constructi 6343 S OAKLEY AVE |
$150,000 | 55 |
| 2026-10-02 | Self cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to existing 56th floor office space suite 5600. work to include new non load bearing partitions, p 70 W MADISON ST |
$158,800 | 55 |
| 2026-10-02 | Self cert 2019 cbcb interior alterations and repairs due to fire to an existing 2 dwelling unit residential building. 1136 N SPRINGFIELD AVE |
$90,000 | 50 |
| 2026-10-02 | Self-cert 2019 cbrc: tenant build out of 6,800 sf of office space, including employee kitchen and utility spaces (occupancy group b; type iv 600 W FULTON ST |
$50,000 | 50 |
| 2026-10-02 | Self cert 2019 cbc: gut rehab permit for existing bi-level residence with basement(1st floor) (occupancy group r-5, type v-b construction)in 10614 S LAFAYETTE AVE |
$70,000 | 50 |
| 2026-10-02 | Spr 2019 cbrc: excavate the existing basement and extend the existing interior staircase to duplex the existing basement as per plan. interi 7159 S WINCHESTER AVE |
$120,000 | 50 |
| 2026-10-02 | Spr 2019 cbc: construction of a new steel pergola and deck system over the private rooftop of unit#2. includes installation of a new guardra 3555 N MARSHFIELD AVE |
$42,400 | 40 |
| 2026-10-02 | Spr 2019 cbrc: structural replacement of the western section of the southern main building cmu wall in-kind. replace 4th floor balcony. no i 1901 W DIVISION ST |
$35,000 | 35 |
| 2026-10-01 | 2019 cbc: new construction of 1-story gas station with an accessory convenience store. to include a new 30' x 112' steel canopy, 5' high fen 4509 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE |
$1,200,000 | 95 |
| 2026-10-01 | 2019 cbrc - spr - renovations to upgrade existing heating, ventilation, fire alarm and control systems of the existing underground utility r 10000 W OHARE ST |
$1,000,000 | 95 |
| 2026-10-01 | Dds 2019 cbc: construction of a new two story precast concrete church with auditorium seating, child care areas, office space, and back-of-h 1700 W ADAMS ST |
$15,000,000 | 95 |
| 2026-10-01 | Renovation of existing apartments including , electrical, & plumbing fixtures. includes new kitchen and bathroom cabinets, new windows, & fl 6225 S DREXEL AVE |
$1,000,000 | 95 |
| 2026-10-01 | Dds 2019 cbc: caissons only (vertical penetration only) permit for the proposed satellite 2 concourse (concourse e) terminal building at o'h 10000 W OHARE ST |
$5,700,000 | 90 |
| 2026-10-01 | Spr 2019 cbrc: upgrades to existing pedestrian walkway with new stair as per plans. (occupancy group f-1; type ib construction) 700 W CHICAGO AVE |
$8,150,000 | 90 |
| 2026-10-01 | Spr 2019 cbc: interior alterations to existing lower concourse of the prentice building at nmh for a new high dose radiation suite, admin su 250 E SUPERIOR ST |
$3,673,279 | 90 |
| 2026-10-01 | Spr 2019 cbrc: interior work only. demo and replace kitchen equipment in existing kitchen room for the same purpose with new finishes and as 4432 N TROY ST |
$440,000 | 75 |
| 2026-10-01 | Self cert 2019 cbc :erect 2 story va single family residence with basement, roof access 198 sqft , 300 sqft roof deck , fully sprinkler 13- 1738 N WOLCOTT AVE |
$877,800 | 75 |
| 2026-10-01 | Self-cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to replace finishes in work area, install ada accessible facilities at the ground level and upgrad 5219 S WENTWORTH AVE |
$300,000 | 75 |
| 2026-10-01 | Spr 2019 cbre: remove and replace existing driveway ramp with new retaining walls, pavement and as per plans. (occupancy group f-1, type ib 700 W CHICAGO AVE |
$792,000 | 70 |
| 2026-10-01 | Self-cert 2019 cbc: full building permit for 2 story single family residence with basement, rear wood deck and detached 3-car garage (occupa 6818 W HOBART AVE |
$490,000 | 70 |
| 2026-10-01 | Spr 2019-cbrc: interior renovation of an existing 2-story two-family residence to include a basement conversion creating one (1) new dwellin 7042 S MORGAN ST |
$150,000 | 55 |
| 2026-10-01 | Fire damage repairs. new 2nd floor frame dormer addition. interior alterations & remodeling at existing 2 story masonry and frame two units 4736 S SPRINGFIELD AVE |
$150,000 | 55 |
| 2026-10-01 | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to replacement interior finishes, renovate kitchen, add half bath next to existing bathroom, mechan 1534 E 59TH ST |
$95,000 | 55 |
| 2026-10-01 | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to existing laudnry room for addition of electrical and plumbing and drainage for new commercial wa 3325 N CALIFORNIA AVE |
$200,000 | 55 |
| 2026-10-01 | Spr 2019 cbc: full building permit for new masonry private garage and new 200 amp electrical service for existing 1 story brick single famil 6037 S NAGLE AVE |
$85,000 | 55 |
| 2026-10-01 | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to existing office to include new partitions, ceilings, finishes and associated mechanical and elec 433 W VAN BUREN ST |
$180,000 | 55 |
| 2026-10-01 | Spr 2019 cbc: proposed 2nd floor frame addition, interior remodeling and alterations to an existing 1 story brick single family residence wi 5746 S NATOMA AVE |
$159,650 | 50 |
| 2026-10-01 | Spr 2019 crbc existing 2 story 2 units. interior renovation with mep as per plans 2244 S DRAKE AVE |
$150,000 | 50 |
| 2026-10-01 | Spr 2019 cbrc: interior remodeling and alterations of an existing 1 story with basement single family home, new rear wood deck; all work as 5313 S NORMANDY AVE |
$65,000 | 50 |
| 2026-10-01 | Parapet rebuilding: 300 sq. ft. location: north and south. 2140 N CLEVELAND AVE |
$26,000 | 35 |
| 2026-09-30 | Spr 2019 cbc - pbc/dfss/2fm - #10030: foundation, grade beams, underground utilities, and landscape. for new construction of a 2-story senio 4717 S CALUMET AVE |
$21,000,000 | 95 |
| 2026-09-30 | Scope of work: new three flat (rezoned to rt3.5) 3 stories, full sprinkler system new rear deck & stair, 6 car parking pad, new wood fence. 4514 N CENTRAL AVE |
$300,000 | 75 |
| 2026-09-30 | Self-cert 2019 cbrc alterations to existing first floor tenant space within existing seven story building. alterations include: new kitchen 630 N RUSH ST |
$750,000 | 75 |
| 2026-09-30 | Self-cert 2019 cbrc; interior renovation of a single-unit residential building. lower basement floor and stabalise foundation. repair rear e 4104 N CLAREMONT AVE |
$300,000 | 75 |
| 2026-09-30 | Self-cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to cath lab b to replace existing ge equipment in existing hospital. work includes alterations to 2233 W DIVISION ST |
$293,729 | 75 |
| 2026-09-30 | Renovate interior of existing single-family dwelling and add a second floor to make a new 2-story single-family dwelling. provide mechanical 6000 N NEVA AVE |
$250,000 | 75 |
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